Q. Who can participate in the proceedings of both the houses without even being a member?
Answer: Attorney General
Notes: Attorney general has right of audience in all courts within the territory of India. He has also the right to speak and take part in proceedings of both the houses of parliament including joint sittings. However, he cannot vote in parliament. Further, attorney general can also be made a member of any parliamentary committee but in the committee also, he has no power to vote. Attorney General has all the powers and privileges that of a member of parliament